NGO Risk Maturity Model
In humanitarian and development work, managing risk isn’t just about identifying threats—it’s about understanding how well risk management is embedded across an organization.
The NGO Risk Maturity Model helps organizations assess, strengthen, and track their risk management capabilities through five progressive stages—from reactive to strategic, and finally, to transformative.
Developed specifically for NGOs, it combines practical field realities with international standards, guiding teams to move from ad-hoc processes toward integrated, data-informed decision-making.
The model supports both self-assessment and long-term improvement, providing clear “quick wins” and tailored recommendations for each maturity level.
What the tool offers in practice:
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A 20-question self-assessment covering six key dimensions of risk maturity
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Automated scoring and radar charts for immediate visualization
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Tailored feedback and suggested next steps for improvement
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Optional downloadable report with organizational insights and maturity roadmap
📊 Explore the Tool:
Evaluate your organization’s risk maturity and download your instant results at maturity.mohanna.io
Insights from Mohanna’s Journey:
Risk maturity isn’t about perfection—it’s about progression. Many NGOs already manage risks daily but lack the structure to connect those efforts across departments. This model helps teams see that growth path clearly, so improvement feels achievable, measurable, and shared.
Navigating Risk Sharing in Practice
Risk maturity isn’t simply about having a risk register; it’s about embedding risk thinking across strategy, operations, culture and decision-making. The tool guides organisations through five maturity stages — from reactive and fragmented to strategic and resilience-driven — helping to reveal where they stand and what actions will move them forward.
You don’t just get a score and a chart — you receive a tailored roadmap. For each dimension assessed (governance, process, culture, analytics, integration), the tool offers clear “quick wins” and longer-term steps your team can pursue. This ensures the assessment becomes a practical lever for improvement, not a compliance tick-box.
In the humanitarian and development sector, resources are constrained and risks often complex, multi-layered and localised. The tool is designed with that context in mind: trends often transcend programs and partners, so strengthening maturity means integrating risk across functions — not just within risk-teams.
Risk maturity is a journey, not a one-off exercise. The tool supports periodic re-assessment (every 12-18 months) so teams can track progress, highlight new gaps, and adjust their roadmap accordingly. Over time you build a baseline, measure improvement, and align risk maturity with evolving strategic goals.
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